[Fairly promptly, he conjures up another. It takes no effort to make the little light orbs, and if she's handling one fine, several more should be easy.]
It's possible. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
[It kept surprise from being a Thing to worry about. Knives was good at planning for worst-case scenarios and usually he was right.]
... Are you capable of killing?
[That seems like an odd question, and he seems only mildly curious. She certainly had weapon skills, which would suggest she IS capable pretty clearly, but he asks anyway. Which means he's possibly used to those who can, but don't.]
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It's possible. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
[It kept surprise from being a Thing to worry about. Knives was good at planning for worst-case scenarios and usually he was right.]
... Are you capable of killing?
[That seems like an odd question, and he seems only mildly curious. She certainly had weapon skills, which would suggest she IS capable pretty clearly, but he asks anyway. Which means he's possibly used to those who can, but don't.]